General Information Sheet
2020 IAU 24H Americas Continental Championships
16-17 May, 2020
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Table of contents
8 1. Termas de Rio Hondo. General information ...... 3 2. Welcome ...... 5 3. Contacts ...... 8 4. General competition information IAU 24H Americas CC ...... 11 5. Open race information ...... 19 6. Transportation plan ...... 20 7. Accommodation and meals ...... 21 8. Preliminary entry forms (PEF) and Final entry forms (FEF) ...... 26 9. Argentina Tourist Visa requirements...... 27 10. Accreditation procedure ...... 28 11. Medical ...... 28 12. Weather conditions ...... 29 13. IAU Technical Education ...... 30 14. General time schedule ...... 31 15. Tourist information ...... 32
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1. TERMAS DE RIO HONDO – GENERAL INFORMATION
The competition will be conducted in a motorsport circuit (car and GP track) located at Termas de Río Hondo City, Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
Termas de Río Hondo is the most important spa-city of Argentina and is situated on the banks of Río Dulce (Sweet River) in Santiago del Estero Province. It has approximately 44.100 inhabitants.
The climate is subtropical hot and dry with warm summers (38º C) and mild winters (15º C) registering an average annual temperature of 21º C.
In order to get to the region, one can do it by plane or by bus or car through Nº 9 National Route. Termas de Río Hondo is 41 miles away from the Capital City of the province. The high season goes from April to October.
Termas de Rio Hondo has an International Airport and the Airport of the Capital City of Santiago del Estero (three daily flights from Buenos Aires) is 50Km from Termas de Rio Hondo. Also, the City of San Miguel de Tucuman Airport is close to Termas de Rio Hondo (90 km) with eight daily flights from Buenos Aires.
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Latitude: -27° 30' 12.65" S Longitude: -64° 54' 31.25" W
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2. WELCOME
On behalf of the Asociación Argentina de Ultramaratonistas (Argentine Association of Ultrarunners) I am very glad to welcome all athletes and delegations that will participate in the 24H American Continental Championships at Termas de Rio Hondo.
For us, to host this first 24H Continental Championships in Argentina is both a great opportunity and a privilege. It is a historic moment and we want to thank the International Association of Ultrarunners-IAU for the confidence placed on us and the authorities of Santiago del Estero for their support.
The history of ultramarathon in Argentina begins in the ‘80s. Since then, the sport has kept growing and now hundreds of local athletes take part in several local races and national Championships. We have been participating in different IAU World Championships since 2004 and now we have the opportunity to organize an IAU Continental Championships and, for us, it is enormous responsibility.
The Ultramaratón de Termas de Rio Hondo is one of the best national ultramarathon events and we hope all athletes, staff and supporters will have a great experience and enjoy their days in the touristic city of Termas.
To all the ultrarunners who will participate in this event: Welcome and may you have a great race!
María de las Mercedes Acuña Alfonso President a.i. Asociación Argentina de Ultramaratonistas
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Dear Athletes and authorities,
I would like to welcome you to the 24H Americas Continental Championship to be held in Termas de Rio Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
The development of sports is truly a state policy in Santiago del Estero; we have organized several important international sports events in the last years and the ultramarathon of Termas de Rio Hondo increases its number of participants every year. we are positive that we can provide a perfect set for this Championships.
It is an honor for us to receive all Americas’ delegations in Termas de Rio Hondo and we hope the international runners will be also joined by hundreds of Argentine runners in the Open 6H, 12H and 24H race.
We are proud of our team, which no doubt will do its best in this 24H Americas Continental Championship and look forward to receiving all ultrarunners in Termas.
Finally, I would like to wish good luck to all national and international athletes.
Carlos A. Dapello Secretary of Sports and Recreation Santiago del Estero
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Dear athletes and members of the delegations,
I would like to welcome you all and specially the athletes who chose to come to Termas de Rio Hondo to participate in the IAU 24H Americas Continental Championship to do their best in the competition and share moments that will stay forever in their memories.
We want to thank the organizers for having chosen our City for the 24H Americas Championships and the 24H, 12H and 6H open races.
We hope that during your stay you will enjoy our thermal water -very well known for its curative power- our famous gastronomy, music and traditions that make Termas de Rio Hondo one of the most popular tourist city in Argentina.
We are convinced that Termas has the adequate infrastructure to host the 24H Americas Continental Championship and we are honored to receive the national and international ultramarathon community next May.
May it be an ultramarathon festival in our dear city!
Jorge Mukdise Major Termas de Rio Hondo
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Dear Athletes and delegations,
As President of the Local Organizer Committee, I am very pleased to welcome you to this first IAU 24H Americas Continental Championship.
It is an honor for us to receive the best 24H ultrarunners of the Americas. Argentina has a great sports history and now we are adding to the Argentine ultramarathon page by hosting the first IAU 24H Americas Continental Championship.
I am proud to receive you all in Santiago del Estero and in this city, Temas de Rio Hondo, one of the most popular tourist and sports city in Argentina and I wish you all a great stay..
May all the athletes who represent their country and flag reach their personal goals and honor their colors.
Welcome to the IAU 24H Americas Continental Championship!
José Federico Vittar President Local Organizing Committee
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3. CONTACTS
ARGENTINA ATHLETICS FEDERATION (CADA) PRESIDENT Name: Daniel Sotto Address: Tel: +54 9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.cada-atletismo.org/
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC) LOC PRESIDENT Name: Federico Vittar E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +54 9 385 594 9513
LOGISTICS and ACCOMMODATION DIRECTOR Name: Sebastian Umlandt E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +5493854170242
RACE DIRECTOR Name: Rosa Beatriz Lacuadra E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +5491133618203
ACCREDITATION DIRECTOR Name: Eugenia Pacheco E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +54 9 385 589 9285
COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR Name: Juan Pablo Mirolo E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +54 9 385 408 5164
MEDICAL DIRECTOR Name: Ariel Trejo E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +54 9 385 524 5478
MEALS DIRECTOR Name:Lic. Alicia Quainelle E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +5493855954580
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TRANSPORT DIRECTOR Name: Carolina Giberti E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +5493858433148
TREASURER Name: Pablo Del Pino E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +5493813037121
VIP HOSPITALITY MANAGER Name: Lic German Muratore E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +5493856880548
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ULTRARUNNERS
IAU PRESIDENT TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Name: Nadeem KHAN Name: Paco RICO E-mail: nadeem.khan@iau- E-mail: paco.rico@iau- ultramarathon.org ultramarathon.org Mobile: +1 716 392 6657 Mobile: +34 616 50 82 28
IAU GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATOR Name: Fabian CAMPANINI IAU GENERAL SECRETARY E-mail: fabian.campanini@iau- Name: Hilary WALKER ultramarathon.org E-mail: secretary@iau- Mobile: +34 616 50 82 28 ultramarathon.org Mobile: +44 7884 473 336
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4. GENERAL COMPETITION INFORMATION 24H IAU CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: 16 May 2020 Start hour: 10:00 Finish hour: 10:00 17 May 2020 Course: Track (car track)
Competitions: • Women’s individual competition • Men’s individual competition • Women’s Team Competition • Men’s Team competition
Only athletes and teams officialy entered by their National Federation can compete in the IAU 24H AMERICAS CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Every country can send 6 men and 6 women who can compete in this IAU CC. A team consists of maximum 6 members.
Maximum number of officials: 1-6 athletes (3 officials), 7-12 athletes (6 officials).
The course consists of 100 % asphalt pavement. The laps are 1,500 mt long and will be counted and registered at the start-finish area.
The intermediate time lists will be posted every hour.
Team intermediate results will be posted 30 minutes after individual results.
● Name of the measurer: Ing. Rolando Czerwiak and Daniel Guliani ● Grade of the measurer IAAF-AIMS Grade B measurer. ● Date of the most recent measurement: 2019
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Profile of the course: Start and finish at: meters Highest point: meters Lowest point: meters
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Course of the race
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Refreshment Point
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Start and finish area
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5. OPEN RACE INFORMATION
24 HOURS Date: 16 May 2020 Start hour: 10:00 Finish hour: 10:00 (17 May 2020) Course: Track (car track) Entries limit:
Competitions: • Individual women • Individual men
12 HOURS Date: 16 May 2020 Start hour: 20:00 Finish hour: 08:00 (17 May 2020) Course: Track (car track) Entries limit:
Competitions: • Individual women • Individual men
6 HOURS Date: 16 May 2020 Start hour: 10:00 Finish hour: 16:00 Course: Track (car track) Entries limit:
Competitions: • Individual women • Individual men
Registration for the OPEN RACE has to be done on the official website of the event: www.ultramaratontermas.com.ar
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6. TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Official airports:
● International Airport Termas de Río Hondo ● Santiago del Estero Airport (65km) ● International Airport Tucumán (90km)
The LOC will put up a “welcome helpdesk” in the three airports, during the arrival times of the delegations.
Travel to the hotel in Termas de Rio Hondo will be arranged from any of the three airports. Teams can go directly to the Hotel by using their own transport, transport they have rented or by using the bus supplied by the LOC.
The LOC bus has to be booked in advance along with the FEF.
Cost per person as follows: ➢ two ways: Termas de Rio Hondo Airport – Hotel in Termas de Rio Hondo – Termas de Rio Hondo Airport: free of charge ➢ two ways: Santiago del Estero Airport – Hotel in Termas de Rio Hondo – Santiago del Estero Airport: free of charge ➢ two ways: Tucumán Airport – Hotel in Termas de Rio Hondo – Tucumán Airport: US$ 135.- 19pax
In order to use the LOC bus, teams should meet the LOC representatives which will be waiting for them, duly identified, in the arrival area of the airport.
Payment: The Federations will have to pay for transportation in advance via Bank Transfer along with the FEF.
Free Transfer:
The LOC will manage the following transportation for the delegations: ▪ Hotel – Start line ▪ Finish line – Hotel
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7. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
The LOC will offer full board accommodation, free of charge, for a maximum of 2 male athletes and 2 female athletes per delegation for a specific number of nights.
● Distance from the capital of own country to Santiago del Estero: 4 hours or less - 3 nights ● Distance from the capital of own country to Santiago del Estero: between 9 and 4 hours - 4 nights ● Distance from the capital of own country to Santiago del Estero: between 15 and 9 hours – 5 nights
The duration of the free stay is: For 3 nights accommodation: from lunch Friday 15 until Monday 18 morning. For 4 nights accommodation: from lunch Thursday 14 until Monday 18 morning. For 5 nights accommodation: from lunch Wednesday 13 until Monday 18 morning.
Termas de Rio Hondo has plenty of hotel options (more than 15.000 beds).
Siglo Sexto Hotel, 3 stars, http://www.hotelsiglosexto.com/es/
Double room US$ 37.-, full board, per person, per night Triple room US$ 32.-, full board, per person, per night Quadruple room US$ 30.- full board, per person, per night
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Los Cardones Hotel & Spa, 4 stars, http://loscardonestrh.com.ar/en/
Double room US$ 75, full board, per person, per night. Triple room US$ 60.-, full board, per person, per night Quadruple room US$ 50.- full board, per person, per night
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Meals Everyday breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at: ➢ Breakfast: 7:00 - 10:30 ➢ Lunch: 13:00 - 15:00 ➢ Dinner: 19:00 - 21:00 On race day breakfast will be served between 6:30-8:30.
Payment All delegations are responsible for the entries and requests for full board accommodation. Member Federations will need to pay an accommodation deposit when they send in the PEF. This is because the LOC must pay for the accommodation in advance so they need the financial security of the deposit of the teams.
Payments schedule as follows: • by Monday 30th March: 30% • by Monday 27th April: 70%
Payment for accommodation should be done by bank transfer here: Bank Santander Rio Argentina – Bank branch 364 Santiago del Estero Cta en Dolares: 350871/6 - CBU: 0720364888000035087168 Titular: Nora Nilda Garcia – Cuit: 27-10020482-2
Each proof of payment must be sent to: [email protected] with reference to the 24H Continental Championships and the Federation name.
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8. PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORMS (PEF) AND FINAL ENTRY FORMS (FEF)
DEADLINE PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM (PEF): MARCH 11TH 2020
In order to book the accommodations, each Federation will send: ● A list with the number of athletes and officials. ● Arrival and departure dates. ● Required numbers of rooms and their typology (single, twin, triple or quadruple). ● Required numbers of nights.
Every country can send 6 men and 6 women athletes and can nominate one non- travelling reserve for each team in case of late withdrawal. For the teams’ results, the delegations will be ranked according to the addition of the performances of their 3 best athletes.
Maximum number of officials: 1-6 athletes (3 officials), 7-12 athletes (6 officials). In addition, the following information must be sent: ➢ Billing information ➢ Federation name ➢ Fiscal address ➢ VAT ➢ Country
The members Federation will be asked to pay 30% in advanced for the full board accommodation of their teams.
DEADLINE FINAL ENTRY FORM (FEF): APRIL 12TH 2020. With the final entry form, each Federation will send the final list with the names of their athletes, dates of births, gender and their personal bests. Each Federation will also inform the LOC about arrival and departure times, flight numbers or bus times, required number of rooms and their typology, required number of nights, required number of meals to be provided.
The forms must be sent via email to both this email addresses:
LOC: [email protected] AAU: [email protected] IAU: [email protected]
Please note that the accommodation and transfer offers made by the LOC are conditional on the prompt return of the entry forms within the deadlines.
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9. ARGENTINA TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of the following countries do not require visa to enter into Argentina for stays not exceeding ninety days:
Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Citizens of the following countries need a visa and have a consulate or embassy in their country: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Cuba.
List of countries who need a visa but do not have a consulate nor embassy in their country Belize (concurrent in Guatemala) Dominica (concurrent in Saint Lucia)
Official information from Government http://cnyor.mrecic.gov.ar/es/pa%C3%ADses-que-no-necesitan-visa-para-ingresar- argentina-por-turismo
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10. ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE
Accreditation badges will be prepared in advance of the event, based on the information provided by the Member Federation in the FEF.
No changes will be accepted after the final entry deadline, except in case of lesion, last minute illness of one of the team members.
Accreditation badges will be handed out on teams’ arrival.
11. MEDICAL The safety and welfare of competitors is of paramount importance to the Medical Team.
In accordance with rule 53.1 of the IAAF Competition Rules, each Federation agrees to submit the following information:
a. Any medical history and/or pathology – in particular those which may increase their risk during exercise. b. The regular use of treatments and medicines in the 15 days leading up to the race. c. All requests form of use of medicines subject to a Therapeutic Usage Exemption (TUE). d. Accept to answer any request the Medical Team may make based on the information submitted in order to discuss the runner`s ability or not to participate in the competition. e. Accept that, under rule 144 of the IAAF Competition Rules, the Medical Team decision on participation before or during the race is final.
For safety reasons, upon arrival, the Teams will be asked to sign a Medical Waiver.
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12. WEATHER CONDITIONS
Exact weather forecast for the race day will be given at the Technical Meeting.
Weather conditions on May 16 during the last 5 years:
05-15-16 05-16-16 05-17-16 05-18-16 05-19-16 05-15-17 05-16-17 05-17-17 05-18-17 05-19-17 05-15-18 05-16-18 05-17-18 05-18-18 05-19-18
Average temperature (°C) 13.5 12.8 13.5 12.8 15.3 16.6 18.2 18.7 16.4 11.4 13.0 12.8 14.7 13.4 13.3 Max. 23.4 17.5 17.2 19.6 20.3 21.0 22.4 23.2 25.0 22.0 22.5 14.5 18.5 22.8 23.0 temperature (°C) Min. 6.2 10.0 10.8 8.0 10.2 8.5 13.4 14.0 13.3 1.5 11.5 12.0 12.0 6.0 3.5 Temperature (°C)
Atmospheric 1023 1021 1021 1018 1020 1017 1011 1007 1011 1014 1021 1016 1015 1024 1018 pressure (hPA)
Average relative 80 81 76 72 61 87 78 83 51 63 84 88 90 74 59 Humidity (%) Total rainfall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 (mm) Wind speed 2,8 3,7 5,4 6,3 10,2 4,1 5,6 2,2 22,8 4,8 11.0 4 9,8 2,8 8,5 (Km/h)
Maximum sustained wind 7,6 11,1 9,4 18,3 13 14,8 18,3 5,4 33,5 13.0 24,1 7,6 20,6 7,7 29,4 speed (Km/h)
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13. IAU TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSE
One of IAU’s main objectives is to promote and develop long distance running worldwide by encouraging specific activities in each of the IAAF Continental Areas. At the same time IAU is trying to give back to our ultra-running community as much as possible. This is why the IAU Technical Committee launched the Technical Education in 2019.
It is a great opportunity to share their expert experience and give others the chance to become an “IAU Technical Delegate”. All technical Delegates need to have been trained as technical officials in their own country up to national standard (i.e. race referee/judge for national championships) or Race Directors with experience in IAU Label Races
The date: May 14th 2020 (in Spanish).
If you are interested in participating in the course, please send an email to [email protected] and [email protected]
Only one member from each country will be admitted (there might be possibility to extend this in exceptional circumstances).
The training will be free of charge and after completion of the course, participants will receive confirmation of completion (certificate).
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14. GENERAL TIME SCHEDULE
This is the proposed timetable/ The confirmed and final timetable will be handed out upon arrival.
Wednesday 13th All day Arrival of teams Thursday 14th In the morning Arrival of teams 10:00 – 18:00 IAU Technical Education Course 16:00 Touristic tour and visit to Museo del Automovil, Autodromo (Race circuit) Friday 15th 09:30 Pre-Race Press Conference 16:00 – 17:00 Technical Meeting 18:30 – 20:00 Opening Ceremony 20:00 – 21:30 Pasta Party Saturday 16th 10:00 Start 24H Continental Championships, 24H Open race & 6H race 16:00 Finish 6H race 20:00 Start 12H race Sunday 17th 08:00 Finish 12H race 10:00 Finish 24H Continental Championships, 24H Open race & 6H race 15:00 Awards and Closing Ceremony Afternoon Departure of the teams Monday 18th All day Departure of the teams
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15. TOURIST INFORMATION
Termas de Río Hondo is the most important spa-city of Argentina and is situated on the banks of Río Dulce (Sweet River) in Santiago del Estero Province. It provides the tourist with services that grant the possibility of enjoying a new conception of tourism that combines health, pleasure and relax.
The climate is subtropical hot and dry with scalding summers (38º C) and mild winters (15º C) registering an average annual temperature of 21º C.
In order to get to the region, one can do it by plane or by bus or car through Nº 9 National Route. Termas de Río Hondo is 76 km away from the Capital City of the province. The high season goes from April to October.
The city is settled on hundreds of underground sheets of water which are very rich in minerals and salts and which are one of the most important therapeutic methods in the world.
The water classified as alkaline, bicarbonate, chloro-sulphating and ferruginous has low quantities of iron, sodium, phosphorus, iodine, arsenic, fluorine and bromine in an ionic state -charged with electricity- being of a great penetration and diffusion in the whole body.
Many excursions can be carried out in Termas de Río Hondo or the surroundings. Water sports, fishing in Lago Embalse Frontal Dam, playing golf in the Municipal Field, horse-riding and agro-tourism are some of the optional activities apart from the thermal baths in the city.
Tourist can visit Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church built in 1945, the colonial Town Hall, General San Martín Cultural Center, "Rincón de Atacama" and the Paleontologic Museum, or come across a great variety of authocthonous products made by genuine craftsmen.
If one is thinking of water, health and healthy life, one is positively thinking of Termas de Río Hondo. https://www.welcomeargentina.com/termasderiohondo/index_i.html
Institutional video of Termas de Rio Hondo City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBblZZs0zws
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